Strengthening PCR testing in Setagaya Ward Securing hospital beds is necessary to expand testing by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare August 4:15:47
In order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the Mayor of Tokyo's Setagaya Ward has announced a policy of significantly strengthening the PCR testing system. He expressed the idea that it is necessary to secure beds for confirmed people.
Mr. Nobuto Hosaka, the Mayor of Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, has announced a policy of significantly strengthening the system with the aim of "anyone, anytime, any number of times" regarding the PCR test.
Regarding such a move, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato said in a press conference after the Cabinet Meeting, "When I confirmed with Setagaya Ward, it was said that details are being considered. ".
In addition, Minister Kato said, "The important thing is to make sure that the tests are conducted properly and to establish an overall system that can connect people with confirmed infections to appropriate medical treatment." Said he needed to secure beds and facilities for medical treatment.